In fact, Id say shes positively beaming.

Is that Pat McGrath on your eyes?

she declares, kindly overlooking the fact there are visible beads of sweat dripping down my face.

Tracee Ellis Ross

(For the record, I am, indeed, wearing Pat McGrath.)

Here, you need some of this too.

She points the dryer at the photographer, giving her a shot of cool air.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Emily Soto

We didnt have social media duringGirlfriends, and I wore my hair naturally curly.

It was right whenGirlfriendsfinished that I wrote my first pitch for a haircare line in 2008.

We would go every Saturday.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Emily Soto

There were so few examples.

I could count on my hand.

I tried every product in the world.

It just kind of started.

I work out, I can swim…I have freedom to wear it.

Im not locked down to the blow out.

She was like, There is shampoo in the shower.

you’re able to use that.

I was like, Mom, this is my hair!

I really started to dive in on all that stuff.

On how Pattern almost didnt come to be

There were a lot of attempts that didnt occur.

I swear to God, I was like, Oh, I dont think you got it.

She was like, People want your hair.

I know it doesnt necessarily work for everybody, but I really do suggest that people try it.

Its the opposite for me.

When I brush my hair when its dry, it breaks.

Theres a lot of breakage I see across my countertop.

Thats when my curls are developed.

On her moms reaction to the Pattern

Shes so supportive.

I keep reading everybody all of my moms texts, because theyve been so sweet.

She just keeps checking in.

Shes like, Whats the plan today?

What are you doing today?

How are you wearing your hair?

I wanted it to smell fresh.

Eh, pretty isnt the word.

How do you describe a smell?

I mean its fresh and powdery.

I love the smell.

I LOVE the smell.

On her skincare secret

Im 46, so I take a lot of care.

Ill tell you the biggest thing: I really work on getting my sleep.

Those are the things.

On new chapters

You know, Ill be honest.

Love it, nourish it, and it will serve you.

you might defy gravity.I feel like Bow onBlack-Ishis that.

Shop Pattern products at ThePattern.com and at Ulta.com on 9/22.